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Ireland’s James Lowe in action against Damian Penaud of France. Dan Sheridan/INPHO

Ireland's 2024 Six Nations opener against France moved to Marseille

The 2022 and 2023 Grand Slam winners will meet under Friday Night Lights on 2 February next at Orange Velodrome.

IRELAND’S 2024 SIX Nations opener against France has been moved to Marseille.

Les Bleus will not play at Paris’ Stade de France, instead taking their home games to Marseille, Lille and Lyon.

The 2022 and 2023 Grand Slam winners will meet under Friday Night Lights on 2 February next at Orange Velodrome, Marseille. It is home to Olympique de Marseille, with a capacity of 67,394.

France will host Italy at the Decathlon Arena, Lille, in Round 3, and England at Groupama Stadium for their closing fixture.

Les Bleus have played all of their home games at the Stade de France since the Five Nations became six in 2000, with the exception of a clash with Italy in 2018, which took place in Marseille.

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